Passione Italiana: The Art of Espresso

Passione Italiana chronicled the evolution of the espresso machine and documented technological and industrial design developments.  The exhibit showcased espresso makers used in Italy during the mid-twentieth century — alongside inventive coffee sets and unique crockery — and traversed through the decades.

Bialetti Moka - 1950 (1950) by Alfonso BialettiMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

In 1918, Italian engineer Alfonso Bialetti watched women washing their clothes in a sealed boiler with a small central pipe.  The pipe drew soapy water from the bottom of the boiler and spread it over the wet laundry.  Bialetti decided to try and adapt this idea to make a coffee machine that would allow Italians to have high quality coffee in their homes.  Prior to that, coffee was generally consumed in public coffee houses that were primarily frequented by men.

Bialetti made his coffee maker out of aluminum because he had a great deal of experience with the metal, but his choice of materials was constrained because Mussolini had imposed an embargo on stainless steel.

Bialetti’s efforts produced the Moka: a stove-top machine with three chambers.  One is for water, one is for coffee grounds, and one is for the finished blend.  When the moka pot is placed on the stove, the water heats up and generates steam.  This increases the pressure in the bottom chamber and pushes the water up through the coffee granules and into the top chamber.  (Technically, the resulting drink is not an espresso because it is not brewed under nine bars of pressure.)

Interestingly, the Moka is named after the city of Mocha in Yemen, where one of the best varieties of Arabica coffee grows.  Its clean, classic design with its symmetrical eight-faceted metallic body was based on a silver coffee service popular in wealthy Italian homes in the 1930s.  It has been largely unchanged for over 80 years.

Gaggia Spagna (1952) by Achille GaggiaMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

In 1938, Achille Gaggia applied for a patent for the first modern, steamless coffee machine which he designed to use commercially in his coffee bar in Milan.  The machine was revolutionary because it used hot water pressure instead of steam to prepare an espresso.

In 1947, Gaggia applied for his second patent which was for the machine on view here.  It uses a spring loaded lever to force a piston through the coffee grounds and was the first machine that could create 8-10 bars of pressure, allowing a barista to “pull” a flavorful espresso in just 25-30 seconds.  The process also intensified the aroma of the coffee produced and created the crema that is unique to espresso.  Legend says that Gaggia came to this idea after seeing a piston engine in an American Army jeep.

The machine was highly successful and takes its name, Spagna (or Spain), from its popularity on the Iberian peninsula.

Universal Mignonet (1952) by UniversalMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

The Mignonet, designed for Universal and pictured above, is a piston-operated machine intended for professional use.  Several variations on this machine have been produced, having one to six heads and with gas and electric heating systems.  Its chrome body is especially eye-catching and glamorous.

La Pavoni 'Modello Concorso' aka 'Diamante' (1956) by Bruno Munari & Enzo MariMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

In 1956, the architecture and design magazines Domus, Casabella, and Stile Industria organized a “concorso” (or competition) to design an espresso machine.  The winning machine was designed by Bruno Munari and Enzo Mari and has multi-colored modular faces that can be combined to create different chromatic and dimensional effects.  Its faceted shape earned this machine the nickname “Diamante” or “The Diamond.”

The espresso machine was sold by La Pavoni under the commercial name of “Modello Concorso” until the early 1960s.  Recently, after a hiatus of almost 50 years, La Pavoni released a contemporary interpretation of the machine, though it did not include the levers that were on the original model.

Atomic Patent (1960) by Giordano RobbiatiMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

The Atomic coffee maker is a percolator machine intended for use in the home.  It was patented by Giordano Robbiati in 1946, the era in which Italian design was conquering the world with Olivetti typewriters, Vespa scooters, and Fiat cars by Pininfarina.

Atomic (1960) by Giordano RobbiatiMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

The shape of the Atomic represents a break with the usual form of stove-top coffee machines, so it provoked great interest. Over the next several decades, the Atomic trademark was applied to machines created by a wide range of designers across the globe, all of whom were inspired to create variations of the original Atomic.

This model is made of thick aluminum which improves the quality of the coffee. Its water reservoir is filled by unscrewing the bakelite stopper on the back.

Elektra Micro Casa a Leva, S1 (1960) by ElektraMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

The Micro Casa Leva S1, produced by the Italian company Elektra, is a lever-operated domestic machine that has a retro shape inspired by mid-20th-century Italian espresso machines.
To make an espresso, you push the lever down to load the internal spring. As the lever rises up, water is pumped through the coffee grounds and espresso starts to trickle into the cup.

Faema E61 (1961) by Carlo ValenteMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

The Faema E61, shown above, is a legendary — and revolutionary — coffee machine.  It was launched in 1961 and the “E” in its name stands for “eclipse,” in honor of the total solar eclipse that darkened the sky over Italy on February 15th of that year.

Carlo Valente, founder of the company Faema, revolutionized the brewing of espresso with the E61.  While piston-lever machines of the 1940s and 1950s relied on the strength of the barista to force water through the coffee grounds, the E61 used a motorized pump to provide the nine bars of pressure needed for brewing espresso.  The pump draws tap water directly from a plumbing line, sending it through a spiral copper pipe inside a boiler before being shot through the coffee.  A heat exchanger keeps the water to an ideal brewing temperature.

With its technical innovations, smaller size, versatility, and streamlined stainless steel design, the E61 was an immediate success and is rightly included in the pantheon of the most influential coffee machines of history.

Z8 (1971) by Marco Zanuso for RancilioMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

Architect and designer Marco Zanuso opened his design office in 1945.

In 1971, he designed the Z8 espresso machine (shown above) for the company Rancilio.  Water is fed into the machine from a main line, then softened by a purifier, pressurized by a volumetric pump, heated by a heat exchanger, and forced through the ground coffee.

The machine’s honeycomb metal body, clean lines, and bright colors made it a pop icon in cafes.

9090 (1979) by Richard Sapper for AlessiMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

Industrial designer Richard Sapper’s rocket-shaped stove-top coffee maker was Alessi’s first product for the kitchen.

In many ways, the 9090 improves on the traditional Bialetti Moka coffee pot.  The wide base maximizes heat absorption and the spout is anti-drip.  Instead of using a screw mechanism to open the pot to fill it, the machine is opened with a lever which allows the user to make coffee with one hand.

Over two million of Sapper’s coffee makers have been sold to date!

Carmencita (1979) by Marco Zanuso for LavazzaMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

From 1957 to 1977, Italians watched a nightly block of advertising called Carosello on the RAI television network. It featured live and animated characters promoting products in comic sketches and short films. The format combined entertainment with advertising and became a social phenomenon.

As part of this phenomenon, the coffee company Lavazza commissioned marketer Armando Testa to create cartoons to advertise their product.  “The Paulista Cartoons,” as they are called, starred two characters named Caballero Misterioso and Carmencita who spoke in rhymes and comical Spanish and became household names.  Marco Zanuso’s Carmencita coffee pot for Lavazza takes the shape of one of those characters, Carmencita. 

Zanuso also suggests a new way to hold and pour from a coffee pot by adding a handle that is perpendicular to the body of the vessel.

Oggetto Banale Coffee Maker (1980) by Alessandro Mendini in collaboration with Daniela Puppa, Paola Navone, and Franco RaggiMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

Designer and architect Alessandro Mendini played an important role in Italian avant-garde design of the 1970s and 1980s. He organized the Oggetto Banale (Banal Object) exhibition at the Venice Biennale of Architecture in 1980 and included this espresso maker, a variation on the traditional moka created by Bialetti.

In this piece, Mendini distorted the proportions of a classic moka and introduced color into each of its eight facets.

Columbina Gratiosa (1982) by Matteo ThunMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

Matteo Thun’s Columbina Gratiosa is a coffee maker given absurd biomorphic features in that the pot rests on exaggerated legs that culminate in “paws.”

Architect and engineer Matteo Thun was part of the Memphis Group founded by Ettore Sottsass.  Like many creative movements, Memphis was a reaction against the status quo.  While Mid-Century Modernism in the 1950s and 60s and Minimalism in the 1970s were about structure and straight lines, Sottsass and the Memphis group focused on the “radical, funny, and outrageous,” essentially disregarding what was considered in “good taste” at the time.

Columbina Superba (1982) by Matteo ThunMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

With Columbina 
Superba, the biomorphic 
form seems to be in motion.

La Conica (1984) by Aldo Rossi for AlessiMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

The Italian manufacturer Alessi launched the Tea & Coffee Piazza project in 1980 when it asked eleven architects to design tabletop tea and coffee sets.  Each architect designed a tray that serves as a “piazza” (city square) and coffee or tea vessels that stand on the tray like buildings.

Made of stainless steel, La Conica was produced as part of this project and became an icon of 1980s design.  It was architect and designer Aldo Rossi’s first mass-produced product, and it was an immediate success for Alessi.

Circolo Color Coffee Set (1985) by Marcello Morandini for RosenthalMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

Marcello Morandini is an artist and designer who assembles repetitive simple forms into complex objects.

Morandini designed the porcelain coffee set shown above for the German firm Rosenthal, a manufacturer of porcelain and other household goods.  In its pattern and form, the Circolo Color set expresses Morandini’s idea that all of his “works of art are born under the sign of architecture; the whole design sector can largely be defined as architecture for everyday use."

Marcello Morandini is an artist and designer who assembles repetitive simple forms into complex objects.

Morandini designed the porcelain coffee set shown above for the German firm Rosenthal, a manufacturer of porcelain and other household goods. In its pattern and form, the Circolo Color set expresses Morandini’s idea that all of his “works of art are born under the sign of architecture; the whole design sector can largely be defined as architecture for everyday use."

Neapolitan Coffee Maker (1987) by Riccardo Dalisi for AlessiMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

Before the introduction of the Bialetti Moka, households in Naples made coffee with a pot that looked much like this one.

In 1987, Neapolitan architect and artist Richard Dalisi reinterpreted the historic pot, inviting tinsmiths in Naples to participate. This design project was one of the most complex and lengthy in Alessi's history. Along the way, over 200 working prototypes were produced. Dalisi and Alessi’s project has been documented in a book.

The Neapolitan Coffee Maker is made of stainless steel that has been mirror polished. It has a Canaletto walnut wood handle.

Vesuvio (1988) by Gaetano Pesce for Zani & ZaniMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

Architect, designer, and artist Gaetano Pesce has never been interested in designing things that are merely practical and functional. This is abundantly evident in the Vesuvio coffee maker he designed for Zani & Zani which equates the process of making coffee with the eruption of a Vesuvius, the volcano that destroyed Pompeii.

La Cupola (1988) by Aldo Rossi for AlessiMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

In Italian, La Cupola means “dome.”  So, it’s not terribly surprising that Aldo Rossi found inspiration for the form of this coffee maker in the dome of the cathedral of Novara, a northern Italian city.

While La Conica, Rossi’s other coffee maker for Alessi, was made of stainless steel, La Cupola is made of high quality aluminum.  The change in material makes the coffee pot more affordable.

Like La Conica, La Cupola is one of the most widely known Italian design objects.

Zazà (1996) by Angeletti Ruzza for GuzziniMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

Designer Angeletti Ruzza transformed the stovetop coffee maker into a playful object by giving it a rounded shape and adding brightly-colored, transparent plastic components.

Cobán (1997) by Richard Sapper for AlessiMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

Industrial designer Richard Sapper worked for IBM, Fiat, Pirelli, and Mercedes — and, in 1979, he created the 9090 espresso maker for Alessi that is also on view in this exhibition.

In 1997, Sapper went back to work for Alessi and he created the machine shown above, called the Cobán.  It was Alessi’s first electrical kitchen appliance and was manufactured in collaboration with Philips.  The design of the machine lets the user see their espresso being made.  As water is heated and pumped through the Cobán at 116 pounds of pressure, the transparent dome fills with condensation to signal the coffee's progress.

(The name Cobán comes from a small town in Guatemala where Sapper's grandfather had a coffee plantation.)

Tante tazzine per tanti modi di bere il caffè (So Many Cups for So Many Ways of Drinking Coffee) (1997) by Ugo La Pietra for BiesseMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

Architect, designer, artist, artisan, musician, graphic designer, and teacher Ugo La Pietra was schooled in the radical culture of the 1960s.

Given his multitude of interests, it is hardly a surprise that his wide-ranging body of work is highly interdisciplinary.

One idea of interest to La Pietra is the reassessment of everyday objects, as seen in this series of coffee cups, where La Pietra has considered the many ways of drinking coffee and crafted a cup suitable for each, including a double shot, sugared coffee, caffe latte, macchiato, strong black coffee, and Turkish coffee.

illy Art Collection - Rauschenberg (1998) by Robert RauschenbergMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

In 1992, the coffee company illy invited a group of artists to express themselves on the surface of a cup and saucer designed by Matteo Thun. 

This marked the beginning of the illy Art Collection. Since that time, more than 100 international contemporary artists — from young talents to celebrated masters — have contributed to the project by designing cups and saucers that are sold by the company. What follows are just a few from this massive collection.

illy Art Collection - Salgado, Sebastião Salgado, 2004, From the collection of: Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA)
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illy Art Collection - Lieshou, Atelier van Lieshou, 2005, From the collection of: Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA)
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illy Art Collection - Kapoor, Anish Kapoor, 2011, From the collection of: Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA)
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illy Art Collection - Wilson, Robert Wilson, The Watermill Center, 2014, From the collection of: Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA)
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illy Art Collection - Toumin, Dean J. Toumin, 2014, From the collection of: Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA)
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illy Art Collection - Dorfles, Gillo Dorfles, 2015, From the collection of: Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA)
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illy Art Collection - Arad, Ron Arad, 2017, From the collection of: Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA)
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Ripple Espresso Cups (2000) by Bilge Nur SaltikMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

London-based Turkish designer Bilge Nur Saltik works at the intersection of culture and technology.  Her Ripple Cups, shown above, are reminiscent of Doric columns on Greco-Roman architecture, but she produces them in a distinctively 21st-century way.

The Ripple cups were designed using a CAD program and then 3D printed in plastic. Then, the printed cups were used to create a traditional plaster mold in which the ceramic cups were cast.

Tea & Coffee Towers - Fuksas & Mandrelli (2003) by Massimiliano Fuksas and Doriana Mandrelli for AlessiMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

Tea & Coffee Towers

In the early 2000s, Alessi commissioned 22 cutting-edge architects to be part of their second Tea & Coffee Piazza Project, the first of which took place in 1980.  Each architect (or team of architects) was asked to design a tea or coffee set made up of a tray that serves as a “piazza” (city square) on which vessels like pots, bowls, and pitchers stand like buildings.  Limited editions of 99 of each set were produced.  The Washington Post called the project “an exploration of the brave new world of architecture, downsized for optimal viewing.”  The project was presented at the Venice Biennale in 2002.

The following images display some of these sets.

Tea & Coffee Towers - Fuksas & Mandrelli (2003) by Massimiliano Fuksas and Doriana Mandrelli for AlessiMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

Massimilliano Fuksas and Doriana Mandrelli’s interpretation of the project (pictured above) comes in the form of a sheet of shiny silver that is animated by a simple folding gesture that creates a light and sinuous micro-architecture.  The corrugated tray and saucer, in addition to the asymmetry that defines the edges of the cups, also contribute to the feeling of flow and movement.

Tea & Coffee Towers - Nouvel, Jean Nouvel for Alessi, 2005, From the collection of: Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA)
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Like a mini table architecture, Jean Nouvel’s coffee set, which he describes as a “small utopia,” is defined by four cylinders, which, like towers in the night, seem to reflect their own light thanks to the internal gilding.  Always in a play of reflections, the coffee saucer shows a sentence of a song by the famous French singer-songwriter Serge Gainsbourg, "Couleur café.  Que j'aime ta couleur café”.

Tea & Coffee Towers - Perrault, Dominique Perrault for Alessi, 2006, From the collection of: Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA)
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In taking on Alessi’s Tea & Coffee Piazza Project, French architect Dominique Perrault embraced the everydayness and timelessness of drinking coffee.  Rather than creating a coffee service that is “of the moment,” he opted for an ageless interpretation that is highly geometric and combines porcelain with silver.

Tea & Coffee Towers - Ito, Toyo Ito for Alessi, 2013, From the collection of: Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA)
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Japanese architect Toyo Ito’s contribution to the Tea & Coffee Piazza Project uses cups and stacks of saucers as towers, embellishing them with a small green frog, a symbol of good luck.

Diva (2005) by Andreas Seegatz - Stars Milano for BugattiMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

In departing from examples of coffee piazzas, we are presented with the Diva.

Designer Andreas Seegatz and Stars Milano — a team of architects, graphic designers and industrial designers — created the Diva for Bugatti.

Meant for home use, the Diva’s racy style comes from its conical form and the prominent gauge that indicates when the machine is ready for use.

Estetico Quotidiano (2010) by Alessandro Zambelli for SelettiMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

Seletti, an Italian design brand 
established in 1964, uses the 
slogan “revolution is the 
only solution.”

Seletti’s Estetico Quotidiano (the name of which translates to “Everyday Aesthetic”) collection distills everyday objects down to their essence.  In this case, the aluminum of a traditional Bialetti Moka coffee maker becomes porcelain, which ennobles the object while also making a little fun of it.

ROK Classic Espresso Maker (2010) by Patrick HuntMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

While one trend in contemporary espresso machines is to automate them so that they produce a good cup of coffee no matter the circumstance, the ROK heads in the opposite direction.

The machine is powered by its user, who fills the portafilter with ground coffee, then pours boiled water into machine’s upper chamber.  Pressure is created by lifting the arms and pushing them back down, which forces water through the coffee. 


Designed by the English designer Patrick Hunt, ROK is made of engine-grade aluminum and is guaranteed for 10 years.

Caffeina - Coffee Maker (2013) by Giulio Iacchetti for ViceversaMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

Caffeina Coffee Service

Industrial designer Giulio Iacchetti created the Caffeina coffee service for Viceversa.

Caffeina - Cup and Saucer, Giulio Iacchetti for Viceversa, 2013, From the collection of: Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA)
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With its highly geometric forms, it is meant to ennoble the daily ritual of drinking coffee.

Caffeina - Sugar Bowl, Giulio Iacchetti for Viceversa, 2013, From the collection of: Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA)
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The different materials are used throughout the set create contrast . . .

Caffeina - Mug, Giulio Iacchetti for Viceversa, 2013, From the collection of: Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA)
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. . .  And the spoon is designed to rest perfectly on the edge of the cup.

Ossidiana (2014) by Mario Trimarchi for AlessiMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

Created by Mario Trimarchi, an architect from Sicily, the Ossidiana (above) takes its name from obsidian, a rock of volcanic origin.  In designing this piece, Trimarchi was inspired by prehistoric obsidian tools that fit perfectly in the hand.  Just as those tools were faceted so they could be gripped easily, the facets on the Ossidiana are meant to fit comfortably in the hand to allow easy opening and closing of the pot. 

Coffee Project (2014) by Carlo Colombo for GuzziniMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

Guzzini and architect Carlo Colombo created the Coffee Project espresso maker in partnership with Hausbrandt.

Besides making coffee, Coffee Project allows you to prepare teas and infusions using its proprietary capsule system, Epica.

Jellies Families (2014) by Patricia Urquiola for KartellMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

The cups displayed above were created by Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola, are part of a larger line of plates, trays, glasses, bowls, and carafes made from acrylic. 

The organic patterns on the cups were inspired by jelly molds.  The delicate, transparent colors are suitable for any decor.

Dallah (2014) by Rami TareefMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

This hybrid design integrates the traditional Arab coffee pot with the Italian moka. In doing so, it reminds us of coffee traditions shared for many centuries across the globe.

Pulcina (2015) by Michele De Lucchi for AlessiMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

The Pulcina coffee maker is a moka pot designed by Michele de Lucchi, one of the founders of the Memphis Group, which introduced Postmodernism into design in the 1980s. 

Development of the Pulcina took 15 years.  Its distinctive exterior is created by stacking one spherical form atop another and encasing them in concentric aluminum rings. 

The name of the pot, Pulcina, means “little chick” and comes from the shape of the interior, which De Lucchi described as being “plump and bulbous.”  A red handle and a pouring spout that resembles a beak adds to the playful appearance of this coffee maker.

Collar - Coffee Pot (2016) by Daniel Debiasi and Federico Sandri for SteltonMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

Collar Coffee Service

Daniel Debiasi and Federico Sandri are an Italian design duo who founded the studio Debiasi Sandri. In this coffee service created for Stelton, they put a contemporary Scandinavian spin on traditional the classic Italian moka pot, coffee grinder, sugar bowl, and creamer by adding a matte black finish and wooden handles.

Collar - Coffee Grinder, Daniel Debiasi and Federico Sandri for Stelton, 2016, From the collection of: Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA)
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Collar - Sugar Bowl, Daniel Debiasi and Federico Sandri for Stelton, 2016, From the collection of: Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA)
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Y3.2 (2017) by Piero Lissoni for illycaffèMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

As the name suggests, the Y3.2 is designed for Generation Y (or Millennials).

AnZa Concrete (2017) by Andrew Smith & Per SelvaagMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

The AnZa espresso machine is the lovechild of a professional design studio and an espresso repair shop that share the same space in Berkeley, CA.  The designers raised funds on Kickstarter to put the machine into production.

Lady Anne (2018) by Lara Caffi for KnIndustrieMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

The Lady Anne is a moka pot made of aluminum that has been given a rusticated finish. Its form was inspired by coffee services of the 1700s.

A modo mio “Idola” (2018) by LavazzaMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

Lavazza’s compact capsule-based espresso maker has a touchscreen interface that allows the user to select different espresso preparations.

The machine is said to be the quietest on the market, producing only 43 decibels of noise while brewing.

Mirage Triplette (2018) by Kees van der WestenMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

Dutch designer Kees van der Westen is a leader in innovation and craftsmanship.  His high-end, high-precision espresso machines have achieved cult status in the United States and beyond. 

Van der Westen’s machines have a retro-sleek, edgy elegance.  They also have barista-friendly features like a foot pedal to control steam production.

The Mirage Triplette is van der Westen’s updated version of Faema’s revolutionary E61 machine.

Nanopresso (2018) by WacacaMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

The portable Nanospresso allows 
you to make coffee anywhere.

To prepare an espresso, fill the filter basket with ground coffee, add hot water, and press the pump repeatedly to produce an espresso in about 30 seconds.  The hand-powered system can produce 18 bars of pressure!

Victoria Arduino Venus Family (2019) by Victoria ArduinoMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

Founded in 1905 by Pier Teresio Arduino, the company Victoria Arduino has been making coffee machines for more than 100 years. 

This iconic Venus Family model was first produced at the end of the 1960s and has now been re-released in this semi-professional version designed for household use.  The copper body is handmade and the water temperature can be regulated as needed for different coffee blends.  The eagle on top the machine is characteristic of the brand and appears on even its earliest machines.

Credits: Story

Concept and production by CUBE DESIGN MUSEUM in co-operation with IMF Foundation.

Exhibition featured objects on loan from the the Alessi Museum and the private collections of Enrico Maltoni, Franco Balzarotti, Kent Bakke, and Alessio Sarri.

This exhibition presented with the support of Creative Approach, the Atlanta Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs, Fulton County Arts & Culture, Power2give.org, Portman, Constellations, Spark Corps, Orange Sparkle Ball, Bellina Alimentari, Interface, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, Coffitivity, Espresso Southeast, illy, and Docent.

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